Activities

5 Sustainable Activities to Do With Grandkids

July 18, 2011
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Doing activities with grandkids helps you connect with them and make memories. They also help them make sense of the world in a way that is fun, sustainable and healthy.

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Midnight Lullaby Is Soothing for All Ages

July 11, 2011
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You can listen to a good CD over and over again and continue to discover nuances in the music and lyrics. This is so true for Jane Roman Pitt’s Midnight Lullaby.

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Ohanarama Connects Families Online

June 23, 2011
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I’m always searching for creative ways to stay connected to my granddaughters. I found Ohanarama, a safe place for grandparents and family members to play games online.

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Beautiful Bubble Brew Recipe

May 18, 2011
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I always find lots of great ideas in “GrandLoving.” On my last visit to my granddaughters I brought a large container of “beautiful bubble brew” that I found in the book.

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When Should We Retire Our Skates and Skis?

May 2, 2011
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When I became a grandma eight years ago, I retired my inline skates. Even though I was a confident skater, I didn’t want to risk falling and getting an injury that would put me out of commission for grandma duty. I started inline skating in 1990 and loved the exhilaration of sailing down hills listening [...]

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Planting Beans and Growing Memories

April 8, 2011
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Gardening with your grandchildren can be a great way to bond with them. Here’s what you’ll need to build your bean teepee with your grandchild.

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La Petite Baleen Teaches Children Swimming and Life Lessons

February 24, 2011
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Irene Madrid, co-founder of La Petite Baleen Swim Schools, believes that the pool is not only a place to learn to swim, it’s a classroom for learning life skills.

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